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Christine Galavotti
Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Christine Galavotti is a seasoned professional who has made significant contributions to the fields of sexual, reproductive, and maternal health. With a diverse background spanning across esteemed organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CARE USA, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Christine brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the global development arena.
At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Christine took on the pivotal role of leading the evidence and learning agenda in Family Planning, a key focus area of the Foundation's global development efforts. Her stint as the Senior Director for Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health at CARE USA was marked by her leadership in driving innovation, global learning, and impactful interventions in the realm of sexual, reproductive, and maternal health.
During her tenure at the CDC as the Chief of the Applied Sciences Branch, Christine spearheaded the development, management, and evaluation of social and behavioral interventions aimed at promoting reproductive health and HIV prevention, both domestically and internationally. Her involvement in the Technical Advisory Panel for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Avahan India AIDS Initiative further underscores her commitment to addressing critical public health issues on a global scale.
Christine Galavotti's academic background is equally impressive, with a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Arts in English, earned Magna Cum Laude, from Amherst College. Her scholarly pursuits have culminated in over 50 publications and prestigious accolades such as the CDC's 2009 Award for Excellence in Behavioral and Social Science Research in Public Health.